After meaning

What does “after” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“after” is an adjective and adverb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: located farther aft.

after

adjective

  1. located farther aft

adverb

  1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

    “he apologized subsequently”

    “he's going to the store but he'll be back here later”

  2. behind or in the rear

    “and Jill came tumbling after”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University